Ryzen 7 2700 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Ryzen 7 2700
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 2700 | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($86) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 2700 | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+110%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($86) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 2700 and Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Ryzen 7 2700
The Ryzen 7 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,633 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,570 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 2700 and Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2700 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2700 scores 15,633 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X's 15,570 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700 | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+8% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 15,633 | 15,570 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700 | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 2700) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700 | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 2700 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X debuted at $399. At current prices ($86 vs $180), the Ryzen 7 2700 is $94 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 2700 delivers 181.8 pts/$ vs 86.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X — making the Ryzen 7 2700 the 71% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700 | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-25% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $86-52% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 181.8+110% | 86.5 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2017 |
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